The Best Champagnes for the Holidays

Don’t know what bottle to bring to your next holiday party? We’ve got you covered.

December is officially Champagne month! (Okay, not officially, but it should be.) But deciding on a bottle of bubbly isn’t always easy. That’s why the VIP family has been hard at work taste-testing the best bottles for all occasions.

Whether you’re looking for something to serve alongside heavenly holiday cheeses or as a gift for the Champagne lover in your life, here you’ll find everything from your crowd-pleaser to your jaw-dropper. Let us know your favorite holiday Champagne in the comments!

Each U.S. shop I link to below ships to eligible states nationwide.

Billecart-Salmon hanging with a Champagne rosé and a sparkling wine from the Loire

Where to buy Billecart-Salmon in Paris

Best Value: Rémy Massin & fils Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV

If you’re looking for a good value grower Champagne, go for this zero dosage Champagne from father-sons team Rémy Massin et fils. This is pure mineral goodness with a round body from 100 percent pinot grapes.

Not well-known in the States (yet), Rémy Massin is on the Champagne list at in-the-know Paris bistros.

Where to buy Rémy Massin in Paris

Pink Lady: Veuve Fourny & fils Premier Cru Brut Rosé NV

This blush-colored wine is a stunner. Chardonnay and pinot noir blend into perfectly balanced tartness. Think ripe strawberries with a refreshing, delicate mousse and subtle sweetness. She is here to bring you back to life!

Where to buy Veuve Fourny in Paris

Utterly Unique: Champagne Tarlant Cuvée Louis NV

Looking for an unforgettable Champagne? Get your hands on this standout from Champagne Tarlant, a family-owned Champagne house since 1687. The Tarlant family spent 15 years aging an assemblage of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes picked in 1998, ’99, and 2000.

The result is one of the most unique grower Champagnes out there. Cuvée Louis is complex and creamy, with a caramel-like texture, honey color, and toasty flavors reminiscent of whiskey. One VIP taste-tester said it reminded her of foie gras. No surprise that this gets 93 points from Robert Parker.

As with any long-aged Champagne, her effervescence has dissipated into a subtle sparkle. The Tarlants recommend decanting in order to flatten out the remaining bubbles, leaving behind the wine’s essential Champagne flavors. But I prefer to hold on to that last fizz, so I opened and drank straight away.

Where to buy Champagne Tarlant in Paris

Leftovers from a VIP tasting of small-production Champagnes and sparkling wines

The Jaw-Dropper: Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs NV

This pure chardonnay Champagne has super minerality, with a pronounced saltiness and distinct taste of the terroir. She’s softened by citrus and white fruit notes, while super-light bubbles add brightness and finesse.

Where to buy Barons de Rothschild in Paris

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